Park Cash Fund
Park Cash Fund, money generated from Game and Parks user fees from park entry permits, lodging, camping, activities, equipment rentals and facility rentals for improvement, maintenance and operation of the state park system.
Explore our ongoing and completed improvements made at state parks across this state.
In order to keep our 75 state parks, state historical parks and state recreation areas vibrant, beautiful and well-maintained, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission continually works to upgrade aging infrastructure and add new amenities, in addition to performing regular maintenance on infrastructure.
Our 10-year capital maintenance plan prioritizes critical infrastructure needs so we can ensure our parks and facilities meet current safety and functionality standards, as well as the demand for new experiences.
Nebraska Game and Parks works to make improvements at parks around the state year round. The following park projects are under development.
James Family Conservatory sewer and drainage improvements
Projects were completed at all of our parks and recreations areas between 2014 and 2023. They include:
This list is updated annually. To stay up-to-date throughout the year, read our press releases.
Nebraska’s metro area state parks, also know as Venture Parks, have received a number of major park project improvements in recent years, such as the Crete Carrier Lodge at E.T. Mahoney State Park and the interactive Crawdad Creek at Platte River State Park. Many of these projects are thanks to funding by the Venture Parks public-private partnership, which include generous private donations.
These projects are funded through one or a combination of the following resources:
Park Cash Fund, money generated from Game and Parks user fees from park entry permits, lodging, camping, activities, equipment rentals and facility rentals for improvement, maintenance and operation of the state park system.
The Capital Maintenance Fund, established by the Nebraska Legislature in 2016 to help preserve Nebraska’s public outdoor recreation facilities and parklands.
The Nebraska Outdoor Recreational Development Act Cash Fund, approved by the Nebraska Legislature in 1980, with a portion of the taxes collected funding park maintenance and improvements.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund, established by the U.S. Congress in 1964 to safeguard natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans.
Title 28 funding from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
The 309 Task Force for Building Renewal program through Nebraska
Nonprofit, state, or agency support or grants from:
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